Broccoli-Cauliflower Gratin

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp raisins
• 1 broccoli head
• 1 cauliflower head
• Salt
• 400 ml heavy cream (at least 30% fat)
• 4 eggs
• 4 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan
• black pepper (freshly ground)
• nutmeg
• butter (for greasing the dishes)
• 70 g raw ham (cut into fine strips, e.g., smoked ham)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) with both top and bottom heating. Soak the raisins in lukewarm water for 20 minutes, then drain.

2. 2.

   Wash the broccoli and cauliflower, cut into florets, and blanch each for 5 minutes in boiling salted water. Shock in cold water and drain well.

3. 3.

   Whisk together the cream, eggs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Butter four portion-sized baking dishes and layer with broccoli, cauliflower, ham strips, and raisins. Pour the cream mixture over the vegetables and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.